OUR MISSION

Digital Africa, a subsidiary of Proparco - AFD Group, which has been working to build a more fair and sustainable world for over 45 years - is dedicated to unlocking the barriers to success for African tech startup entrepreneurs from regions on the bangs of the most mature ecosystems.

On a daily basis, we work on three main pillars :

1. deploying a financing offer to start-ups in the pre-seed phase

2. providing tailor-made support for our partners

3. training tomorrow’s talents in digital professions through a pan-African program.

At Digital Africa, we are convinced that the growth of digital technology is - for all countries - one of the conditions for development, by promoting access to essential services such as financial services, healthcare, education and so on.

Joining Digital Africa means joining a team dedicated to entrepreneurs, and committed to contributing to the growth of entrepreneurial tech ecosystems in Africa.

Ready to make an impact and contribute to the challenges faced by entrepreneurs on the African continent?

Then don’t hesitate, join us!

Digital Africa is looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to help the organisation to grow and diversify the source of funding.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Duties and responsibilities of the fundraising Manager at Digital Africa shall include but not limited to:

• Under the supervision of the Chief Partnership and Fundraising Officer, develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to enable Digital Africa to achieve its mission and vision.

• Source and initiate relationships with potential funding sources, considering a special focus on European institutions. However, this may also include individual donors, Corporations, Foundations, Philanthropists, etc…

• Prepare the annual workload and work plans based on the fundraising strategy set by Digital Africa.

• Initiate and maintain a healthy, good and professional relationship with existing and potential new funders by ensuring the quality of the reports and clear communication between our two entities, namely the Digital Africa and the funder.

• Put in place and maintain effective systems for tracking the fundraising status

• Identify, prepare and participate in high-end events to meet the potential and relevant funders.

REQUIRED PROFILE

The candidate should have the following skills: 

• 5 years of experience in a role that requires fundraising /building and developing  partnership with public and private institutions at the regional, national and international levels

• Experience of working with international organisations especially in fundraising area

• Experience in working with Development Financial institutions( DFIs) 

• Acquaintance with European Commission’s funding and reporting schemes

• Knowledge about tech entrepreneurs,  startups and/or organisations working with/supporting startups, in Africa is a plus. 

• Project and communication skills

• Rigour, synthesis skills with a pragmatic and data-driven approach. 

• Ability to thrive in new environments and quickly build lasting relationships collaboratively.

• Team Player

• Strong writing skills and attention to detail 

• A solid personal passion for impact entrepreneurship, technology for development, and strong faith in Digital Africa’s mission

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Perfect mastery of French and English

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Position to be filled permanently in Paris, France, or Brussel, Belgium. 

• Full time position, contract start date July 2024 

• Candidates interested in this position should send their application (CV and Cover letter) to jobs@digital-africa.co with the title “JOB-Fundraising Manager”.